(Ullin, IL) March 21, 2025. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on March 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. Complete board meeting minutes are available for viewing by visiting this webpage.
Agenda and Consent Agenda
The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from February 27, 2025, and Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from March 7, 2025; acceptance of the treasurer’s report, personnel report items; the reemployment of administrative staff and the FY26 Risk Management Plan; approval of a form 20 for the Applied Trades certificate and approval for a form 20 for the Clinical Health Specialist certificate.
Facilities Master Plan
The Board adopted the Facility Master Plan.
Dreamscape Learn Initiative
The Board authorized the finalization of an agreement with Dreamscape Learn for products including a 16-user mobile classroom and free roam pod that will be fully funded via grant fund and/or charitable gifts once available. College operating funds will not be used to fund this project.
Task Order – Alexander County Extension Center
The Board approved the notice to proceed and initiation of the construction process for the
Alexander County Extension Center Roof Replacement.
Task Order – Window Replacement, K-Building
The Board approved the notice to proceed and initiation of the construction process for the Building K Window and Storefront System Replacement.
Task Order – Roof Replacement, I-Building
The Board approved the notice to proceed and initiation of the construction process for the Building I Roof Replacement Project.
Task Order – Concession Area, I & J Building
The Board approved the notice to proceed and initiation of the construction process for the Building I & J Concession Area Project.
Task Order – HVAC System, L-Building
The Board approved the notice to proceed and initiation of the construction process for the Building L HVAC System Replacement.
CDB Trust Agreement
The Board authorized the CEO to sign the Trust Agreement with the Capital Development Board and transfer bond funds as required by the agreement.
Purchase Approval
The Board approved the purchase of a Steel Giant Flatbed Trailer and a Toyota Prius III Plug-in Hybrid Trainer.
Reimbursement of Trustee Expenses
The Board approved the reimbursement of travel expenses for Trustee attendance at the ICCTA Executive Committee/Board of Representatives meeting.
Union County Extension Center
The Board rejected the lease agreements proposed by LDC Properties and authorized the President to begin negotiations with Deaconess Hospital to transition appropriate programming to a temporary location.
Administrative/Employee Related
The Board approved a listing of open positions reflected in the FY25 budget. Current vacancies include: Education Technology Coordinator; Nursing Simulation Coordinator & Student Success Coach; Administrative Assistant to the Dean of CTE; Data Reporting Specialist; and Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administrative Services. The Board ratified the hire of previously approved full-time positions: Sydnie Ross, Information Technology Student Support Specialist; Tara Huffman, Educational Talent Search Academic Specialist; and Chris Scott, Small Business Development Center Advisor.